Is Protesting Soldiers’ Funeral Cars Free Speech?
We have all heard about the group of protestors from Kansas that go around shouting at funeral cars carrying the bodies of fallen soldiers. In fact, I really hate the fact that they get so much attention because that just seems to validate their actions. But one man is serious about putting a stop to this hate group.
If Albert Snyder succeeds in his mission, these hatemongers will no longer be able to hold up a sign that says “Thank God for dead soldiers” or anything similar at funerals for fallen soldiers. While many are afraid this type of regulation violates free speech, Snyder thinks shutting up these haters will not affect our concept of free speech.
Earlier this month, Snyder won a nearly $11 million verdict against the church in Kansas because they picketed his son’s funeral last year. He wants to run the church out of business so other families of soldiers need not endure this type of hatemongering while they are trying to have a solemn funeral for their fallen sons and daughters. “I don’t expect to collect $10 million,” said Snyder, “but I do intend to collect everything they have.”
Have you ever encountered this group that protests as funeral cars pass by with soldiers inside? Do you have a story about these people? How do you feel about making them cease their protesting? Let us know below.
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